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Netflix Gives Fall Release Date to ‘La Bola Negra’
Moments ago, Netflix announced La Bola Negra will be released in theaters on October 16th, followed by a streaming date of December 2nd. That would make it the longest theatrical window for the streamer to date, as it initially was poised to open in November. Here are some of the details on the film from […] More
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TIFF 2026 Centrepiece Program Announced
Here is the press release from TIFF: TIFF is proud to share the Official Selections of its 2026 Centrepiece programme, presented by Intrepid Travel, the main section of the Festival. This year’s slate features 54 titles from filmmakers representing 50 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Canada, the Central African Republic, Chad, Colombia, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Hong Kong, […] More
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Officially Takes the Mantle of the Biggest Domestic Opening Weekend Ever
The opening weekend for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was always going to be big. The question was simply, how big? Well, it had seemed yesterday afternoon that the film had managed to have the second biggest domestic opening ever, just off of Avengers: Endgame. Then, the final numbers came in, and we can now report […] More
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Kumail Nanjiani to Make Directorial Debut with Horror Comedy ‘Howl’
The past several years have seen him focusing on acting, but Kumail Nanjiani has also got behind the camera chops, having co-written The Big Sick, scoring an Academy Award nomination in the process. Well, it appears that Nanjiani is finally taking the next logical step and directing a film. Details on the project below. According […] More
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Box Office Report for the Week of August 2
Spider-Man: Brand New Day brings back Marvel Studios’ box office dominance and breaks tons of records in the process. More
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A ‘Barbie’ Sequel is Being Held Up Over Increased Salaries for Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie?
Despite the massive success of Barbie for all involved, both creatively and commercially, a Barbie 2 or whatever the sequel would be called has never been greenlit, despite everyone being interested. Well, with an end of the year deadline to get a new one in the works, it apparently, as always, comes down to money. […] More
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Ron Howard’s Documentary ‘Avedon’ Acquired by Netflix
Here are the bullet points on the acquisition by Netflix: AVEDON traces the life and legacy of an artist who used photography to reinvent the world around him. Drawing on unprecedented access to his personal archives—never-before-seen stills, intimate behind-the-lens footage, and new interviews with his closest collaborators—the film explores how his singular eye both reflected […] More
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Netflix Sets Release Date for ‘Gentle Monster’ Starring Léa Seydoux
This morning, Netflix revealed a fall release date for Gentle Monster, starring Léa Seydoux, one of their acquisitions out of the Cannes Film Festival. The movie, written and directed by Marie Kreutzer, will be in select theaters on October 30th, followed by a streaming date on Netflix of November 18th. Here is the logline and […] More
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Lynette Howell Taylor Re-Elected as Academy President
Here is the press release from the Academy: Oscar®-nominated producer Lynette Howell Taylor was re-elected president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences by the organization’s Board of Governors. Also elected to 2026-2027 officer positions by the Board: Howell Taylor is beginning her second term as president. A sitting Academy president may run for re-election […] More
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TIFF Announces First Wave of Honorees for 2026 Tribute Awards: Penélope Cruz, Lee Chang-dong, Rosalind Eleazar, Siân Heder, and Isabelle Huppert
Here is the press release from TIFF: TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey is delighted to announce the first group of esteemed honourees of the annual TIFF Tribute Awards, celebrating outstanding contributions to cinema and serving as the kick-off to awards season. The annual awards gala will take place on Sunday, September 13, at Fairmont Royal York […] More
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Mike Leigh’s Next Film to Be His Last?
For decades, Mike Leigh has been making movies like no other. His deeply human, naturalistic, and largely improvisational films are singular works, which have gotten critical acclaim, art house fandom, and Academy Award nominations over the years. Well, it seems like Leigh’s next project is shaping up to be his last. More below. According to […] More
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Tony Gilroy’s ‘Behemoth!’ Announced as Centerpiece Selection of the 64th New York Film Festival
Here is the press release from NYFF with the announcement: Film at Lincoln Center announces Tony Gilroy’s Behemoth! as the Centerpiece selection of the 64th New York Film Festival, making its world premiere at Alice Tully Hall on Friday, October 2, with Gilroy, Pedro Pascal, and additional members of the cast in attendance. Presented by Film at […] More















